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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,787.84, 45,244.89 and 19,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,787.84, 45,244.89 and 19,358.40 is: 26,713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,787.84 : 45,244.89 = 19,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,787.84/45,244.89 = 19,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,787.84x = 45,244.89 × 19,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,787.84x = 875,868,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,868,678.58/32,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.22

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